Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Martindale Appraisal Services

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price.

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their house is more than they estimated, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these sellers to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. Others have an over-inflated opinion of their home's amount of value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes will not attract potential buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Every month your house sits on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house is sitting still on the market.

Using a licensed appraiser is the #1 way to get a just listing price for your home in today's changing market.

If you're working with an agent to sell your property, more than likely, they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes competing homes for sale in your area. It's a customary starting point when determining your home's listing price. If you're going to maximize your profit and minimize your home's time on the market, this is a crucial step.

But even if you're working with an expert agent , it's in your best interest to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value prior to signing a Listing Agreement.

That's where Martindale Appraisal Services comes in! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

We're also experienced in helping you set a realistic price to sell so your home will charm buyers. A skillful appraisal from Martindale Appraisal Services can:

Be a very valuable negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your house's quality inside and out to wow potential buyers
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Decrease the chances of unknown messes that cause negotiations to flop
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Improvements to add value to your home

There are so many important questions to ask yourself before listing your property There are many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home -- and Martindale Appraisal Services can help with that. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my kitchen remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen may improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out your costs before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll help you make some of these decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Martindale Appraisal Services is based on our efforts to complete your report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize the report. When it comes to investing in your home and setting a fair sale price, a professional appraisal from Martindale Appraisal Services helps homeowners like you make the sharpest decisions.